Cooler Master Mech Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide
INTRODUCTION
The CM Storm Mech is the first mechanical keyboard from the new Aluminum series performance peripherals by Cooler Master. This mechanical keyboard has been built with the combined strength of durability, utility, capability, and style. This manual is here to help make you comfortable with both your mechanical keyboard, its available software and to ensure you are getting the most out of what the keyboard has to offer. Cooler Master has a strong history with aluminum. Thanks to case lines like the Cosmos or ATCS, we are very comfortable with aluminum and we know how to form it into high quality designs and high quality products. That same attitude is being brought into the CM Storm line with the Aluminum series of peripherals. We’re combining both form and function to make something fantastic. We want to make sure you have the best hardware available to you. The Mech comes with three options of the popular Cherry MX mechanical switches: Blue, Brown, and Red. These switches are rated for millions of key presses and offer the mechanical functionality suited to your needs. With a tough and gorgeous aluminum shell, 64-key rollover, a USB 3.0 and audio/microphone hub, the Mech offers powerful and convenient features. The CM Storm Mech software is robust. Almost every single key on the Mech is customizable to be everything from standard keyboard functions to opening programs to fully programmed macros. You can save up to five button and macro profiles to be active on the keyboard, easily switching with a button combination or in the software so you can have your custom setups for whichever game or spreadsheet you’re working on. If this guide does not answer a question about this device or you have any questions about any other Cooler Master product, do not hesitate to find help at http://support.coolermaster.com
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- CM Storm Aluminum Mech Keyboard
- CM Storm Mech Software
- USB 3.0 Cable
- User manual
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- PC with USB port, USB 2.0 compatible, USB 3.0 required for USB 3.0 speeds
- Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
- 600MB of free disk space
- Internet connection for software and firmware updates
PRODUCT SUPPORT
- 2 years limited manufacturer warranty
- General and technical support at http://support.coolermaster.com
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
- Plug in the CM Storm Mech keyboard into your computer
- Obtain the software at http://www.cmstorm.com or http://www.coolermaster-usa.com
- Run the installer and follow its instructions
- Launch the Mech software and allow it to configure for the first time
- Refer to the Software Guide below for support on use
- Enjoy!
DEVICE LAYOUT
- F1-F4 Function controls for LEDs
- F5-F11 Function controls for media and volume
- F12 Function control for Windows Key Lock
- 32bit ARM Processor for profile and macro use
- Sturdy handle for easy transport
- Built-in extra macro keys
- Embedded steel plate with aluminum cover
- LED indicators for Num, Caps, and Scroll locks
- USB 3.0 port in from computer
- Mini-USB port for charging
- Two USB 3.0 ports as added USB 3.0 hub
- 3.5mm Microphone / Audio In port
- 3.5mm Speakers / Headphones / Audio Out port
SOFTWARE GUIDE
Storm CFG Tab
The bottom area is where you can choose the button you want to change the function of, which will show up in the top area. Once a button is selected, the upper right will show all of the available functions.
You can choose what that button does by clicking the red buttons in the upper right.
- Default Key – The default function of that key as listed on the key itself
- Single Key – Change one key to another
- Macro – Run a programmed macro from the Macro Studio tab
- Advanced – Change to advanced functions like Volume control
- No Function – Turns off all functions of that key
- Launch Program – Key used to run a piece of software on your PC
The colored boxes next to the red buttons allow you to change the highlight color to see what buttons on the keyboard layout have been changed.
Once selected, any changes will show up on the right in the All Key List.
You can close the software with the X at the top and it will auto-save the new function you selected to the currently selected Profile on the bottom. You can also use this tab to select your currently active profile or use the button default combination of the right FN +1 through 5 on the number bar for the corresponding profile when not viewing the software.
Profiles Tab
The profiles tab is where you can swap the arrangement of the profiles on your keyboard and transfer profiles between the keyboard and your computer. The top half is the profiles on the keyboard, the bottom half is profiles that are stored on your PC.
You can change the names of the profiles by double clicking on the names, bringing up a text box for them to rename. Under the Application column, you can put in a program that, when combined with Auto Switch, will trigger the keyboard to automatically switch to that profile when that program runs on your computer.
Macro Studio Tab
The Macro Studio tab is where you manage, create, edit, and erase macro programs for your Mech. There are a few ways to build macros. The easiest method is to click New at the top left, enter the name, and then the Record button on the bottom bar between the Stop square and Play arrow.
When you click the record button, you will get a popup menu with a few options:
- 1:1 Mode – This will record the timing between your button presses and releases when you are recording
- Speed Mode – You insert a time delay in the number field (measured in milliseconds) that will happen between every button press and release
- God mode – No time delays between actions
Once your time selection is chosen and you select OK, the recording begins. You can put in up to 25 separate button presses in up to 30 seconds per macro. The example below shows some of a macro that will output “hello!!!” when triggered.
The next method for making a macro is by once again clicking New in the top left, naming the macro, and then going to the Action dropdown on the upper right. Once clicked, it provides options including key presses and combinations such as Print, Copy, and Paste.
Once a command has been selected, you can adjust the Start and End times for the action, then press the Insert button. Once inserted, the key press or combination will show up in the grid below. A virtual keyboard will also pop up for editing purposes, explained below.
Regardless of how the macro was created, they can be edited in the same ways. Once you click Save on the upper left and a macro is selected in the dropdown menu, you have major editing options:
- New – Creates a new macro
- Copy – Makes a copy of the selected macro
- Delete – Completely removes the selected macro
When you have a macro selected, you can click on a button within the grid. This will highlight that action in green and highlight the entire action row. You will also see a virtual keyboard and mouse show up as previously mentioned. You can change the highlighted button action with this virtual keyboard and mouse screen, such as changing the highlighted P to a V to change the macro command above from Print to Paste.
The options in the upper right have corner also allow you to change the highlight action. You can change the action to another button combination or set it back to a key press. You can also Copy and Delete the specific action from here as well.
Once you have finished building a new macro or editing one, be sure to click the Save button underneath the Select Macro dropdown for the Macro to save.
Once saved, the macro will show up on the Storm CFG tab when a button is being selected to run macro. The macro can be run a single time, 2 to 10 times, toggled on a loop, or continue to loop while the macro button is held down according to the buttons on the upper right when assigning the macro. Click OK to assign that macro.
LEGAL INFORMATION
Cooler Master Warranty
Warranty all (non-networking) products purchased from COOLER MASTER as free from defects in material and workmanship for normal use by the original purchaser for warranty period. The Cooler Master Warranty would like to assure all of the users of Cooler Master Products to be free from any defects as a result of faulty manufacturing or faulty components under the following terms and conditions: COOLER MASTER is not responsible for damage to or loss of any programs, data, or removable storage media. You are responsible for backing up any programs or data on removable storage media. Except for the warranties set forth herein, COOLER MASTER disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by applicable law are limited to the terms of this limited warranty. In no event shall COOLER MASTER be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of business, profits, data or use, whether in an action in contract or tort or based on a warranty, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product, even if COOLER MASTER has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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